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Esker Hills Golf Club celebrates Shane's victory on Sunday evening last

COMMENT: Shane Lowry's Amgen Irish Open win lifts all our hearts

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Shane Lowry of Ireland during day four of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Shane Lowry moves up in the betting for Sports Person of the Year

Shane Lowry on the 4th day of the Amgen Irish Open 2026, which he won by 11 shots.

Breaking Shane Lowry crowned Irish Open champion as Donald Trump watches on

Brendan Lowry pictured at the Clara game on Sunday afternoon, left, while his son Shane was meeting US President Donald Trump.

Brendan Lowry on duty as GAA selector while Shane blitzes Irish Open

Leader Shane Lowry smiles on day two of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Birdie blitz sees Offaly's Lowry storm into lead at Irish Open

Toy Show star Declan Ryan joins Shane Lowry at the Amgen Irish Open

Toy Show kid 'on cloud nine' after Shane Lowry moment at Irish Open

PICTURES: Irish sports stars turn out in force ahead of the Irish Open

Captain of Birr Golf Club John Hassett congratulating Oisin O'Carroll who won his prize on Sunday

Captain's Prize decided following a play off at Offaly golf club

Tullamore Lions Club Members pictured handing over a cheque for €30,000 to Laois Offaly Families for Autism, (LOFFA) following a successful golf classic and raffle, held in June last, from left; Michael Casey TLC; Alan Hand President TLC; Catherine Bracken LOFFA; Brian Daly, LOFFA; Jackie Winders, LOFFA and Paul Bell, TLC

Tullamore Lions Club supports Laois Offaly Families for Autism

A selection of photos from the day

PICTURES: Great turnout for Paul Loonam Golf Classic in Esker Hills

Ella Cantwell

Great week for Offaly golfer

Caolan is part of the Irish team competing in Italy this weekend

Offaly golfer representing Ireland at European Nations Cup in Italy

Officers and Prize Winners of Alan Fogarty’s Captain's Prize 2026: (back) Andrew Golden, Trevor Dynan, Declan Ryan, Luke Fitzgerald, Eoin Dooley, Mark Talbot, Philip Byrnes, Flan Lyons, Fabian Jones , Michael Rosnery, Owen Tynan and Martin Dooley; (front) Declan Hearns, Sean Gleeson, Conor Egan, Alan Fogarty (Captain), Cillian Moloney and Killian O’Neill. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Roscrea Golf Club hold top class Men's Captain Prize

Officers and Prize Winners of Alan Fogarty’s Captain's Prize 2026: (back) Andrew Golden, Trevor Dynan, Declan Ryan, Luke Fitzgerald, Eoin Dooley, Mark Talbot, Philip Byrnes, Flan Lyons, Fabian Jones , Michael Rosnery, Owen Tynan and Martin Dooley; (front) Declan Hearns, Sean Gleeson, Conor Egan, Alan Fogarty (Captain), Cillian Moloney and Killian O’Neill. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Roscrea Golf Club hold their 2026 Men's Captain's Prize

Outgoing members of Offaly Sports Partnership were honoured at the body's AGM

Outgoing members of Offaly Sports Partnership honoured at AGM

Stuart Grehan

Offaly golfer continues remarkable run by making British Amateur final

The inaugural Fine Gael Golf Classic at Birr Golf Club was a great success

Inaugural Offaly Fine Gael Golf Classic proves to be a major success
Tullamore-based John Flanagan Developments Ltd take coveted first prize
Ger Scully

Stuart Grehan (Co. Louth) celebrates winning the East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship

Tullamore man makes history with big golfing triumph

Closing birdie sees Lowry scrape into cut line at US PGA Championship

Shane Lowry

Lowry storms into contention at US PGA Championship

Can Scottie Scheffler see off Rory McIlroy challenge and defend US PGA crown?

Justin Rose determined to overcome ‘tough’ Masters loss

Rory McIlroy troubled by foot problem in US PGA Championship practice

Lady Captain Pamela Kerrigan, Willie Allen & Men's Captain Dermot Heffernan.

Esker Hills Golf Club pay tribute to retired greenkeeper

Rory McIlroy’s major hunt continues at US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania

A look at the main contenders for the US PGA Championship title

Lando Norris hails ‘inspirational’ Justin Rose as golfer teams up with McLaren

Donald Trump interrupts speech to praise Rory McIlroy’s ‘unconquerable courage’ Staff reporter

A golf break like no other in the foothills of Mount Fuji, Japan

Holywood ‘bursting with pride’ after Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters win

Here’s what’s on the menu at Rory McIlroy’s Masters Club Dinner

McIlroy claims another sports personality of the year award

Rory McIlroy named RTE Sportsperson of the Year 2025

Rory McIlroy eyes more titles after BBC Sports Personality of the Year victory

Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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Sporting news in brief

Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery to replace collapsed disc in spine

Ryder Cup star Robert MacIntyre wins Alfred Dunhill Links title on home soil

Keegan Bradley says gaffe during Ryder Cup opening speech was ‘honest mistake’

Ian Poulter stokes Ryder Cup fire with rant at ‘stupidity’ of American fans

Chelsea fan Justin Rose ‘star-struck’ by Gianfranco Zola’s presence at Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler ‘excited to unleash’ Bryson DeChambeau at Ryder Cup this week

Gianfranco Zola at the wheel for Europe’s Ryder Cup team in New York

Scottie Scheffler does not see himself as a difficult Ryder Cup team-mate

Lando Norris wants to be seen as a ‘good guy’ despite tension of title battle

Scottie Scheffler claims sixth Tour win of the year at Procore Championship

Lottie Woad five shots off pace after AIG Women’s Open first round

Lottie Woad under no extra pressure at Women’s Open after first professional win

Donald Trump opens new golf course at Aberdeenshire resort

I’m 100 per cent sure I couldn’t make it as a professional golfer – Gareth Bale

Open fans hail ‘amazing’ time in Northern Ireland

Hosting Open a ‘tribute’ to people of Northern Ireland, says George Mitchell

Open golf has put Portrush on the map, say proud locals

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

Tourism chief hopes hosting Open will create investment boost for golf courses

Tommy Fleetwood makes disappointing start at Travelers Championship

Tommy Fleetwood leads by three to boost maiden PGA Tour win hopes in Connecticut

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